JPH04230312A - Method for treating hair - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To treat the hair with a new hair setting agent composition making use of an organosilicon compound as a specific nonpolar silsesquioxane as film-forming component so as to retain the hair's curl. CONSTITUTION: A new hair setting agent composition is produced by using an organosilicon compound as a nonpolar silsesquioxane selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I (R, R', R" and R"' are each an alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkylaryl; (w), (x) and (y) are each 0 - about 1,000, however, (w+y) is >=1) and hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy and alkenoxy derivatives therefrom (esp. a compound of formula II) as film-forming component. Using the composition, the hair is treated so as to retain its curl. This composition has such advantages as excellent curl retaining ability, solubility to ethanol, excellent shampoo removability, favorable glass, improved holdability, low adherence, nonstickiness, and reduced defoliation.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to new hair fixative compositions and improved methods of maintaining hair curl using certain organosilicon resins that are nonpolar silsesquioxanes as film-forming components.

[0002] Fixatives are intended to give hair a temporary setting effect or curl the hair, and the most common fixatives are those that are applied to the hair after it has been blow-dried. Although hairsprays are designed to give hair more manageability, some special types of fixatives are used to give hair more manageability and to help shape, shape, and finish hair into a unique new style. Can be applied after wiping or to dry hair. Following this, you will maintain the shape and style of your hair, and give your hair a well-groomed and natural look, as well as
Hairspray in the form of an aerosol or pump spray is applied to provide shine and shine. These specialized fixatives include styling gel, styling cream, styling mousse, styling foam, styling spray, styling spirit, styling mist, styling glaze, styling fix, sculpting lotion, sculpting gel, sculpting glaze, It is marketed under a variety of names, including sculpting spray, glossing gel, glossing spirit, shaping gel, foaming mousse, modeling spirit, finishing spirit, fixing gel, and setting lotion.

[0003]Whether the fixative is a more conventional hairspray or a specialized fixative, it typically contains film-forming additives as hair retention agents. The film-forming additive should impart holding properties to the hair and hold the curl, and should quickly curl or curl the hair with little flaking or powdering when the hair is combed. It should dry, be non-sticky, and be easily removed by shampooing. The film forming additive is
The solvent is usually an alcohol, such as ethanol, or a mixture of alcohol and water. In the case of aerosol formulations such as hairsprays and mousses, propellants such as isobutane, butane, propane or dimethyl ether are additional components of the delivery system.

Examples of currently used film-forming agents are shellac, polyvinylpyrrolidone-ethyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid terpolymer, vinyl acetate-crotonic acid copolymer, vinyl acetate-crotonic acid-vinyl neodeconate terpolymer. Original copolymer, poly(vinylpyrrolidone-ethyl methacrylate) methacrylic acid copolymer, vinyl methyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer, octylacrylamide acrylate-butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, and poly(vinylpyrrolidone-dimethylaminoethyl) methacrylate) copolymers and derivatives. These particular polymers are most suitable for alcohol-based formulations such as hair sprays and pumps, and are sometimes used in water-based hair fixative products.

[0005] Such resins are typically neutralized to some degree to provide water compatibility for ease of shampooing and to increase film flexibility. Contains a carboxyl group that must be Neutralizing the carboxyl groups can result in relatively high solution viscosity. Furthermore, the higher molecular weight of better retention resins increases the viscosity of the solution. If the amount used exceeds the level of 6-7% by weight of the formulation,
High viscosity prevents the solution from breaking up into droplets and creates a jet rather than a spray. Although solutions of these resins with higher solids content can be dispensed from containers with small holes, these valves are more prone to clogging. Thus, it is impractical to use more than a certain solids content of these resins. Moreover, these organic resins have insufficient holding power when exposed to high humidity for long periods of time.

[0006] Therefore, a fixative that is compatible with water without neutralization, provides high moisture resistance, is compatible with hydrocarbon propellants, and can be formulated into high solids products. agent resin is needed.

In accordance with the present invention, new hair fixative formulations are provided that include organosilicon film-forming substances. Specifically, the organosilicon film-forming material is a silicone resin, and more specifically, a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Silsesquioxanes are not new. For example, a colloidal suspension of silsesquioxane was developed in 1969.
U.S. Patent No. 3,433,780 issued March 18, 1970; U.S. Patent No. 349342 issued February 3, 1970
No. 4, and US Pat. No. 4,424,297, issued January 3, 1984. However, these US patents describe the use of silsesquioxane to treat fabrics to make them resistant to stains and as a filler in latex, to provide anti-slip properties, and to provide matte treatments. and for use in treating fabrics or rugs to provide resistance to dust stains, and as a release agent. Thus, there is no suggestion in these US patents that silsesquioxanes would be useful as film-forming ingredients in hair fixative formulations. Although U.S. Pat. does not teach silicone resins.

[0008] The above-mentioned US Pat. No. 4,902,499 is also explicitly directed to compositions that provide improved style retention and hair conditioning properties. For this reason, conditioning ingredients such as dialkylsiloxanes are gaining prominence. It is known that conditioning can adversely affect retention in fixative formulations. Therefore, the dialkylsiloxane component is eliminated or reduced in the present invention. Thus, the present invention uses silsesquioxane resin to improve hair holding properties and maintain set.

Silicones have two unique properties that make them particularly advantageous in hair retention applications. Certain silicone materials form hydrophobic films and produce low viscosity solutions. The nonpolar silsesquioxanes of the present invention have been found to provide higher moisture resistance than organic film-forming materials at lower loadings. In contrast to organic resins, their solution viscosities are low even at high loadings. This property provides a resin that can be formulated at higher solids levels than current formulations allow.

An unexpected benefit derived from the lower solution viscosity is the improved spray pattern that the materials of this invention exhibit when expelled through industry standard sized pores. Even at solids levels as high as 15% by weight, silsesquioxane solutions provide well-dispersed spray patterns. Unlike organic film formers, silsesquioxanes do not require neutralization to become compatible with water. Moreover, the materials of the invention allow a change from coarse to mild retention by changing the structure. This also results in poor retention when neutralization is minimal, and neutralization can only result in mild retention, which in this case impairs the high moisture resistance of organic polymers. This is in contrast to Additionally, silsesquioxanes offer additional benefits including compatibility with ethanol and hydrocarbon propellants, good gloss, low build-up, non-stickiness, sensitivity and reduced flaking. .

[0011] The present invention relates to a hair treatment method for retaining the curl of hair, in which at least one film-forming component is applied to the hair. An improvement is the use of organosilicon compounds as film-forming components. The organosilicon compound is a silicone resin that is a nonpolar silsesquioxane.

The present invention also relates to a hair treatment method for retaining the curl of hair, in which a film is formed on the hair, and this film is an organosilicon compound which is a non-polar silsesquioxane.

The present invention further relates to a hair fixative composition for holding hair curls, comprising an organosilicon compound that is a silicone resin and a non-polar silsesquioxane.

These and other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will become more apparent when considered in light of the detailed description provided below.

As previously mentioned, the present invention relates to a hair fixative that utilizes a silicone resin, which is a non-polar silsesquioxane, as a film-forming component. Such silicone resins exhibit improved curl retention compared to conventional organic systems, as well as ethanol solubility, water compatibility,
It has been found to offer the benefits of sensitivity, good aesthetics to the hair, good shampoo removability, good shine, improved retention, less build-up, non-stickiness, and reduced flaking. The silicone resins of the present invention also offer the added benefit of not requiring a plasticizer, although a plasticizer may be included in the fixative composition if desired. A typical organic fixative system is a polymer consisting of a partial ethyl ether of a polycarboxylic resin made from vinyl methyl ester and maleic anhydride.
Including what is commercially known as GANTREZ(TM). One of the more popular GANTREZ resins is G.
ANTREZ ES 225, a product of GAF Corporation, Wayne, New Jersey, USA. GANTREZ is a trademark of GAF Corporation. This resin is WHITE RA
It is a film-forming component in products such as IN(TM) and FINAL NET(TM). Such resins are typically used as ethanol-based pump sprays.

Some commercial hair fixative formulations are aqueous and include deep conditioners,
Includes styling gels and mousses. Although not originally a hair fixative, deep conditioners may contain water-soluble resins to provide a certain degree of set retention. The most popular organic film-forming component in such aqueous organic systems is known in the art as GAFQUAT™ resin. Such resins are also products of GAF Corporation of Wayne, New Jersey, USA, and GAFQUAT is a trademark of that company. A typical commercial resin is GAFQUAT 734.
and GAFQUAT 755, otherwise,
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fr.
Polyquaternium-11 is the name adopted by the Agrance Association. Although organosilicon compounds are not known to be water soluble, the silicone resin materials of the present invention are soluble or compatible with aqueous systems and are therefore not currently used in the art in such systems. It is useful as a replacement for organic GAFQUAT type resins.

Nonpolar silsesquioxanes are also applied in aqueous alcoholic hair fixative systems. For example, aqueous ethanol is used in some commercial spray-on pumps and aerosol-type products and mousses. The function of the alcohol in such systems is to promote more rapid drying of the formulation compared to aqueous systems. Additionally, the nonpolar silsesquioxanes of the present invention can be used in anhydrous alcohol systems, whether the systems are for aerosol delivery or for delivery by pump spray equipment.

[0018] In the hair treatment method according to the present invention, the film forming components are RSiO3/2, (RSiO3/2) W (R'R''SiO)
(SiO4/2) y , (RSiO3/2) W (
R'R''SiO) X (SiO4/2) y (R
'''3SiO) z and their hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy and alkenoxy derivatives;
, R', R'' and R''' are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and w,
x, y and z are each such that the sum of w and y is at least 1
0 to about 100, provided that
It is an integer with a value up to 0.

Nonpolar silsesquioxane silicone resin materials conforming to any one of the general formulas specified above are commercially available from Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, USA.

These non-polar silsesquioxanes are applied to the hair as a mixture containing a solvent. The organosilicon compound is present in the mixture in an amount from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight, based on the weight of the mixture. Preferably, the organosilicon compound is present in the mixture in an amount from about 3% to about 30% by weight, based on the weight of the mixture. The solvent may be water, a hydrocarbon, an alcohol or a mixture of alcohol and water. Other solvents that may be used include supercritical fluids such as supercritical carbon dioxide and nitrogen, volatile silicones including linear and cyclic siloxanes, non-volatile hydrocarbons, and Depending on the situation, an aqueous emulsion system may also be appropriate. When the solvent is a hydrocarbon, it is preferred to use materials such as dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, propane and isobutane. If the solvent is alcohol, some suitable substances are methanol,
These are ethanol and isopropanol.

An example of a compound according to the invention is a silsesquioxane of the formula:

[0022]

[Case 2]

[0023] The material is prepared as a mixture containing a solvent and, if desired, at least one additional ingredient such as a propellant, conditioner, surfactant, plasticizer, thickener, preservative and fragrance. , can be applied to hair.

The nonpolar silsesquioxane of the present invention was dissolved in ethanol and tested for curl retention. These formulations were compared to commercially available aerosol products containing GANTREZ™ as the film-forming resin component. The resin of the present invention provided curl retention that exceeded that obtained using commercially available products. In experiments with a large number of hair tresses, the results of the substances of the invention were more consistent than those of the corresponding commercial products. The results of these tests and their procedures are shown below.

The following examples are presented to further illustrate the concepts embodied by the present invention.

Example 1 To a three neck round bottom flask equipped with a stirrer and thermometer, 3
9.8g toluene and 14.4g isopropanol were charged. To this was added 33.6g phenyltrichlorosilane and 12.2g propyltrichlorosilane. In order to hydrolyze these chlorosilanes, an amount of water was added to form an aqueous phase containing 13-16% by weight of hydrochloric acid. The mixture was refluxed for 4 hours to ensure continuous hydrolysis. The hydrolyzate was separated from the aqueous phase, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the solid product flaked. This product corresponded to a nonpolar silsesquioxane of formula RSiO3/2.

Example 2 The silsesquioxane of Example 1 was mixed with ethanol to obtain various fixative formulations containing 1.5, 2, 3 and 5% by weight of this silane hydrolyzate. They were blended to form a hair fixative composition.

Example 3 Approximately 2 grams of unprocessed human hair (about 6 inches)
The hair fixative formulation was evaluated using tresses of cm). Each tress was created by attaching the top portion of the hair with adhesive to a 2'' x 2'' (approximately 5 cm x 5 cm) plastic tab. I put it on a tub, let it dry, and then cut my hair to 6 inches. Each tress was then cleaned with an anionic/ampholytic shampoo with the following formulation:

Distilled water
61.
45% methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone 0.05%
ammonium lauryl sulfate
35.00%
lauramide DEA
3.00%
Sulfuric acid
enough amount
Ammonium chloride
0.50%

The tresses were first rinsed with tap water at 40° C. for 15 minutes and 0.5 cc of the above shampoo was applied. Shampooed for 30 seconds, followed by a 30 second rinse. The tresses were then set on plastic rollers approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and allowed to dry overnight. Drop 0.5g of hair fixative formulation or
．． 3g was sprayed and applied to the hair. When using drip application, the hair was combed three times and set again with rollers. No resetting of the hair was performed when the resin solution was delivered from a pump. The solution is
Allowed to cure on hair for 1-2 hours. The dried bunches were hung in a constant humidity room at 90% relative humidity and initial readings were recorded and subsequent readings were recorded at predetermined intervals. When reinserting the tassel, the roller was removed and exposed. The curl retention force was calculated by dividing the value obtained by subtracting the length after a predetermined time from the stretched length by the value obtained by subtracting the initial length from the stretched length. The results shown in Table 1 correspond to curl retention after 24 hours of exposure.

GANTREZ™ ES 225 resin, a polymer of a partial ester of carboxyl resin made from vinyl methyl ester and maleic anhydride, was used as a control. This organic resin is often used in ethanol-based hair retention formulations such as aerosols and pumps.

[0032]

[Table 1]

Example 4 To a three neck round bottom flask equipped with stirrer and thermometer, 4
2.3g toluene and 7.6g isopropanol were charged. To this were added 22.7g phenyltrichlorosilane, 18.2g methyltrichlorosilane, 2.5g phenylmethyltrichlorosilane and 6.8g diphenyldichlorosilane. In order to hydrolyze these chlorosilanes, an amount of water was added to form an aqueous phase containing 13-16% by weight of hydrochloric acid. The mixture was refluxed for 4 hours to ensure continuous hydrolysis. The hydrolyzate was separated from the aqueous phase, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the solid product flaked. This product has the formula (RSiO3
/2) W (R'R''SiO) X (SiO4/
2) It corresponded to the nonpolar silsesquioxane of y.

Example 5 The silsesquioxane of Example 4 was formulated by mixing with ethanol to obtain various hair fixative formulations containing 2, 3 and 5% by weight of this silane hydrolyzate. A hair fixative composition was prepared.

Example 6 The hair fixative formulation of Example 5 was evaluated according to the procedure described in Example 3. Organic resin GANTREZ (trademark) ES 22
5 was used as a control. Table 2 shows the results of these evaluations.
Shown below.

[0036]

[Table 2]

According to the invention, preferred compounds are those shown in Table 3, which are produced from chlorosilanes or alkoxysilanes.

[0038]

[Table 3]

Example 7 The method used to make the silsesquioxane of this example was:
Described in US Pat. No. 2,676,182. A general explanation of this is as follows. That is,
22.0 g of sodium silicate was placed in a chilled flask equipped with a stirrer and thermometer. 19.3 for this
g of hydrochloric acid was added. After an exotherm, 6.9 g of isopropanol and 22.0 g of trimethylchlorosilane were added, heated, and continued to reflux. Next, 1.8 g of polydimethylsiloxane was added and heating continued. The product was separated from the aqueous phase. The resulting material has the formula (RSiO3/2) W (R'R''SiO) in an amount of 46% by weight.
X(SiO4/2) y (R'''3SiO) z
of non-polar silsesquioxane and an amount of 54% by weight of Me3
It was SiOSiMe3.

Example 8 The silsesquioxane of Example 7 was formulated into a hair fixative by mixing with Me3SiOSiMe3 to obtain various fixative formulations containing 5 and 10% by weight of this silsesquioxane. made into a composition. This example illustrates the delivery of a silicone hair retention compound from a volatile silicone solvent.

Example 9 The hair fixative formulation of Example 8 was evaluated according to the procedure described in Example 3. Organic controls were not used due to limited solubility in volatile silicones. The results of these evaluations are shown in Table 4.

[0042]

[Table 4]

Example 10 The silsesquioxane of Example 1 was diluted with ethanol to give 10
The concentration was % by weight. of this solution and the 10% solution of Example 8.
Comparisons of GANTREZ ES 225 to a 10% ethanol solution were made in terms of solution viscosity, spray pattern, curl retention and subjective aesthetic evaluation of retention. Kinematic viscosity is 22 according to the standard test of ASTM D 445.
Measurements were made using a Cannon-Fenske Routine viscometer size 100 at . The spray pattern was applied to 0.012 inch (0.012 inch) of solvent-sensitive paper.
The resin was sprayed and observed using a CALMAR Mark II spray pump with a 0.508 mm) sheet. For example 8 without solvent, dye was added to the resin solution to see the spray pattern. Curl retention was evaluated according to Example 3 and the solution was applied by a CALMAR Mark II spray pump. Aesthetics refers to the feel of set hair before exposure to moisture. The results of these evaluations are shown in Table 5.

[0044]

[Table 5]

The composition of the present invention comprises an anionic surfactant,
It may contain an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants and zwitterionic surfactants. Suitable anionic cleaners include:
Included are sulfonated and sulfated alkyl, aralkyl and alkaryl anion detergents, alkyl succinates, alkyl sulfosuccinates and N-alkyl sarcosinates.

Surfactants that are generally classified as acid-base or ionically amphoteric detergents include, among others, cocoampho-carboxyglycinate, cocoampho-carboxypropionate, cocobetaine. , N-cocoamidopropyldimethylglycine and N-
Included is lauryl-N-carboxymethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine. Other suitable amphoteric detergents include the quaternary cycloimidates, betaines and sultaines disclosed in US Pat. No. 3,964,500.

The compositions of the invention may also contain nonionic surfactants. The nonionic surfactants of the present invention are selected from the group consisting of fatty acid alkanolamides and amine oxide surfactants.

According to the invention, suitable cationic surfactants include quaternary ammonium salts of primary, secondary and tertiary fatty amines. Zwitterionic surfactants that can be used are quaternary ammonium, phosphonium and sulfonium compounds having aliphatic substituents, one of which is carboxy, phosphate, phosphonate, sulfate or sulfonate functionality.

The compositions of the invention may contain other auxiliaries such as, for example, plasticizers, thickeners, fragrances, colorants, electrolytes, pH-adjusting ingredients, antimicrobials, antioxidants, UV absorbers and pharmaceuticals. Agents may also be added. When the fixative is in the form of a gel or lotion, it is sometimes preferable to use a thickening agent in the composition to facilitate manual application of the composition to the hair. Thickeners are preferably used in sufficient amounts to provide a reasonable viscosity. For example, for lotions a viscosity within the range of 400 to 6000 cP is preferred. Higher viscosities are preferred for gels, whereas lower viscosities are preferred for sprays.

Suitable thickening agents include, among others, sodium alginate, gum arabic, polyoxyethylene, guar gum, hydroxypropyl guar gum, cellulose derivatives such as methylcellulose, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, polypropyl such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, starches and starch derivatives such as hydroxyethyl amylose and starch amylose, carob gum, electrolytes such as NaCl, sugars such as fructose and glucose, and PEG.
-120 Included are derivatives of sugars such as methylglucose dioleate. Preferred thickening agents include cellulose derivatives and sugar derivatives. The glucose derivative PEG-120 methylglucose dioleate is
Particularly preferred in the present invention. Electrolytes including sodium chloride and ammonium chloride exhibit thickening effects, particularly in aqueous systems, and these can also be used in accordance with the present invention.

Typical plasticizers that can be used include polypropylene glycol, glycerin and polysiloxane. Siloxane polymers such as polydimethylsiloxanes, cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, phenylpolydimethylsiloxanes, and polydimethylsiloxanes with methylene and/or propylene oxide side chains are particularly preferred according to the invention.

Perfumes that can be used in the compositions are cosmetically acceptable perfumes. Coloring agents are and are commonly used to impart color to the composition. Although not required, it is preferred to use acids or bases to adjust the pH of the compositions of the invention to within the range of 5 to 9, or more preferably within the range of 6 to 8. Any water-soluble acids such as carboxylic acids or mineral acids are suitable. For example, suitable acids include hydrochloric acid,
Included are mineral acids such as sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, monocarboxylic acids such as acetic acid, lactic acid or propionic acid, and polycarboxylic acids such as succinic acid, adipic acid and citric acid. If a base is required, organic amines such as 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol are suitable.

Conditioners may be added if desired for special purposes. For example, any of the well-known organic cationic hair conditioning ingredients may be added. Cationic conditioning ingredients that can be used in the present invention to care for hair include quaternary nitrogen derivatives of cellulose ethers, homopolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, ester or amide linkages. A homopolymer or copolymer derived from acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with a cationic nitrogen functionality attached to the polymer through N
, N′-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)piperazine or a polycondensation product of piperazine bisacrylamide and piperazine, poly(dimethylbutenyl ammonium chloride)-α,ω-bis(triethanolammonium) chloride, and Copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and acrylic esters having quaternary nitrogen functionality are included. The above cationic organic polymers and others are more fully described in US Pat. No. 4,240,450. Other categories of organic conditioners,
For example, proteins, monomeric organic quaternary compounds, and betaines may also be used. Silicone conditioning agents such as cyclomethicone, dimethicone, phenyl dimethicone, dimethicone copolyol, amodimethicone and trimethylsilyl amodimethicone can also be used.

Preservatives may be required, and typical preservatives that can be used include from about 0.1 to
0.2% by weight of e.g. formaldehyde, dimethyloldimethylhydantoin, 5-bromo-5-nitro-1
, 3-dioxane, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, mixtures of such benzoates with sodium dehydroacetate, sorbic acid and imidazolidinyl urea.

The compositions of the invention may also be formulated to contain dyes, colorants, reducing agents, neutralizing agents and preservatives necessary for their application as, for example, permanent waving systems or hair dyes. The active formulations can be applied in a variety of forms including, for example, lotions, gels, mousses, aerosols and pump sprays, and as conditioners and shampoos. The active ingredient comprises a carrier, and suitable carrier fluids for hair care formulations include, for example, alcohols, ie ethanol or isopropanol, hydrocarbons and halogenated hydrocarbons, such as mineral spirits or trichloroethane, as well as water. Fluids such as supercritical fluids such as supercritical carbon dioxide and nitrogen, reduced siloxanes, and aerosol propellants. If it is desired to incorporate the active ingredients in the form of an emulsion or microemulsion, such emulsions may be prepared as described in U.S. Pat. It can be prepared according to US Pat. No. 4,620,878, issued Nov.

When the composition is to be applied as an aerosol, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, butane,
Volatile hydrocarbons such as isobutane or propane, chlorinated or fluorinated hydrocarbons such as dichlorodifluoromethane and dichlorotetrafluoroethane, or dimethyl ether,
A propellant gas may be included. Mechanical and chemical desiccants can also be used in spray and aerosol formulations if the solvent system is alcohol-free.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A hair treatment method in which at least one film-forming component is applied to the hair to maintain the curl of the hair, the film-forming component comprising: RSiO3/2, (RSiO3/2) W (R'R''SiO)
(SiO4/2) y , (RSiO3/2) W (
R'R''SiO) X (SiO4/2) y (R
'''3SiO) z (R, R', R' in these formulas
' and R''' are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, aryl and alkylaryl groups having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and w, x, y and z
are each an integer with a value from 0 to about 1000, with the proviso that the sum of w and y must be at least 1) and these hydroxy, alkoxy,
A method for treating hair, characterized in that it utilizes an organosilicon compound which is a non-polar silsesquioxane and has a formula selected from the group consisting of aryloxy and alkenoxy derivatives. 2. The organosilicon compound is applied to the hair as a mixture containing a solvent, and the organosilicon compound is present in the mixture in an amount of about 0.0% by weight based on the weight of the mixture.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the compound is present in an amount from 1% to about 50% by weight. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the non-polar silsesquioxane has the following formula: